Antioxidants as most know are substances found in what we drink or eat and protects our body against diseases and premature aging. Our body produces a complex defense system of antioxidants to combat the damaging effects of oxidation and free radicals .

This soup is chock full of antioxidants, tastes delicious and perfect dinner / supper if you have to loose a little weight …. like I have to now ;)

Today you could find the picture ofmein Loerenskogmagazine,with the text:

“Mother of twoLindaUttebergPano(32), has been trainingMMAsince the fall2012.She feels that the traininggives hersomething to workwithand master.The Picture is taken ofher while she have here training partner in guard. AtNovusAcademy.”

Have you seen ” The 47 ronin ” movie ? A movie loosely based on Japanese legends. We started watching this movie when a particular scene reminded me of something I learned pretty early after starting with sumo . The story behind it all . A rather unique one . Maybe a little more special than what most people know .

A little while in to the Movie there is a fight scene where the two neighboring villages sent their best samurai to fight. And believe it or not …. it’s the way it supposedly started ….

TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM

The Japanese provincial leaders used their best samurai fighter in the ” ring” , when there were wars and disputes . With time they tired of losing their best men this way. It was then decided that it would be settled without weapons. This how the loin cloth ( belt ) and the ritual movements came to be, to show the opponent that you did not carry arms . It was important not to show emotion and show your opponent respect.

POPULARITY

Eventually these games became so popular with the Japanese Empire that they ordered provincial officials to send their men to compete. After a while it was mostly stray samurai (ronin) who competed to earn a living.

SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF ?

Sumo has been an active sport in Norway since 1995. When we were invited over by the Japanese federation that wanted to spread sumo in Europe , trying to make the sport an Olympic discipline.

It is perhaps a little strange sport in our eyes …. Perhaps strange that a girl chooses to engage in this sport … I’ve actually met a guy with gaping mouth that managed to squeeze out that he thought I was too ” cute ” to engage with something like sumo. Have even met a lady that got her friend to take a picture of us together … hahaha . Well, maybe it’s a little different, but you get many funny reactions and diaper commentarys. Butt could`nt one be proud of taking part in a sport With an old and unique history , or what ? ? :)

Well, I will certainly concentrate on becoming one of the best girls in the world!

It’s Monday again. The morning starts with breakfast and coffee. It has been a busy weekend of birthday parties. Now it’s nice to start the day With some training. The first post on the schedule today is cardio and strength, then it’s time for some grappling this evening. This week I’ll take some pictures of the training so that you get to see a little more of what we do. Maybe you’ll want to try? Send me an email.

After breakfast today I had some time to spare. Just enough time to bake a batch of scones. This recipe gets only 4, but very good scones. Do you have a Food processor and ingredients ready, it will only take about 20 minutes to make including baking time.

Foto: Linda Pano

◾ 1,5 dl wheat

◾ 1DL wholemeal flour, coarse

◾ 1 tbsp flaxseed

◾ 1 tbsp oat bran

◾ 2 tsp baking powder

◾ 1/2 teaspoon salt

◾ 50gr. butter

◾ 250gr cottage cheese

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Mix flour, flaxseed, oat bran, baking powder and salt in a food processor (bowl). Cutt butter into small pieces and pour in the mixture. Allow the machin to work untill the butter is evenly divided. Add the cottage cheese and mix quickly into a dough. Divide the dough into four pieces and form into balls. Press them down on a baking sheet covered with paper. Bake in oven for approx. 10 min.

I have been challenged. And I said YES! So the first weekend of May I stand nervous at the starting line ready to run the 10KM they Call “Råskinnet” (thugs)!

“Råskinnet” is a 10 km cross country race at Sognsvann. I have been told that it is a hard race, but a lot of fun. We’ll see ……
The pictures from last year’s race says more than a 1000 words!

Well when I said yes I had to start a little resurch. When I do it , it must be done properly! So how do you train for a run like this? Maybe a bit late to start now, but I have done a bit of running … just not so much in terrain.

I’ll use three days a week where I’m especially thinking of this race. According to birkebeiner `n editor Kristin Roset you will be able to train yourself ready for a 10KM run in 3-4 weeks with this formula.

Day 1: Long-distance 1-1.5 t mud and dirt road at a slow pace. Then you get used to running for long periods of time in similar terrain during the race.

Day 2: playing With speed on terrain. An hour jog where you increase and decrease on the road in the middle 20 min. DO not get lactic acid, just play with pace exchanges.

Day 3: progression on gravel or road. 10 min quiet pace. Increase speed every 5 min, until you have run for 45 minutes. The last two speed increases will make you real tired, and a little lactic acid is fine. Calm down the last 10 min. NB! Do not force yourself to lactic acid during the last week before the race.

No problem exercising outside in this great weather

Next time I’ll tell you about this gang of girls who comes to visit me tonight.

It has been a lovely Thursday! The shape is returning, and the day’s first cardio / core session was brilliant. So it was only home to relax ,eat some food before Next session was waiting. Now I have to stay healthy and injury free beacuse it`s only five weeks left until weigh-in in Warsaw, Poland. One very exciting competition. Certainly one of the year’s toughest.

Lunch today was tomato salad. Great great alone or as an accessory. You can also throw in some ham if you want a salad but must have some meat;)

Cut up and mix the required amount Pour a couple of tablespoons of good olive oil over. Healthy and good lunch.

Not to forget ……

I must remember to tell you about this weekend’s big event! Starting at: 17 Location: Novus Academy of Lørenskog. Not sure where it is? Send me a message and I’ll send you directions for car and public transport.